Delhi's Pollution Crisis Persists Despite Reduced Stubble Burning | AI News Digest
Recent reports indicate that while incidents of stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana have dropped significantly, pollution levels in Delhi continue to pose a serious concern. The 2025 paddy harvesting season saw a remarkable 90% decline in farm fires compared to 2021, achieving the lowest incidence rate in five years. However, local pollution sources have been identified as the primary drivers of the capital’s air quality problems, according to assessments by the Centre for Science and Environment. The Supreme Court has stressed that farmers should not bear the blame for the current pollution crisis, noting that air quality improved during the pandemic when vehicular traffic was reduced. With PM2.5 levels consistently surpassing safe thresholds, there is an urgent need to address emissions from traffic and other local contributors.
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